Who not to book with this Easter? Strikes?

lil_miss_sunshine

Hi, im thinking about booking a little break between the 7th April to 11th April to New York. I heard that 'airlines' were planning strikes around this time. Does anyone know if it's true and if so who i shouldn't book with?

Thanks

PhilipP_2

I don't know if it's true, but maybe you should book with an american airline (United, US Airways or American Airlines).

ixia

I didn't know that I am so glad I read this post as I am planning to go then not sure what to do now. Thanks.

lil_miss_sunshine

Thats a good idea, thanks.

Yeah, they were saying that the workers try to plan stikes at the busiest time, which is easter..

ailuro2

The trouble with using a non EU airline is they have no obligation to look after you should you become stranded.

Been there, done that, won't ever use C*ntinental again.;)

fifeken

lil_miss_sunshine wrote: »

Hi, im thinking about booking a little break between the 7th April to 11th April to New York. I heard that 'airlines' were planning strikes around this time. Does anyone know if it's true and if so who i shouldn't book with?

Thanks

Easter is not until a couple of weeks after your dates so if a union deliberately targets Easter you might be OK.

ailuro2 wrote: »

The trouble with using a non EU airline is they have no obligation to look after you should you become stranded.

Been there, done that, won't ever use C*ntinental again.;)

If your journey starts in an EU country you are still covered by the rules (even for the return journey I think but stand to be corrected).

johnnyroper

lil_miss_sunshine wrote: »

Hi, im thinking about booking a little break between the 7th April to 11th April to New York. I heard that 'airlines' were planning strikes around this time. Does anyone know if it's true and if so who i shouldn't book with?

Thanks

of all airlines if there is going to be easter strikes you can bet that Tony Woodley and chronies have balloted BA crew, to try and screw more money out of company to increase already inflated pay rates.

slightest wiff of a strike avoid BA in my opinion

misa.blue

ohh bum, you got me worried now. Already bought flight to LA on 20 April with BA, return is with AA.. I hope they will not strike:mad:

malkie76

Already confirmed that BA will run a 100% long haul service in the event of a strike, and 100% coverage of short haul destinations. Due to this it's extremely unlikely that a strike would be all as it has already proven ineffective.

jackieblack

lil_miss_sunshine wrote: »

Hi, im thinking about booking a little break between the 7th April to 11th April to New York. I heard that 'airlines' were planning strikes around this time. Does anyone know if it's true and if so who i shouldn't book with?
Thanks

fifeken wrote: »

Easter is not until a couple of weeks after your dates so if a union deliberately targets Easter you might be OK.

Schools break up 8th April loads of places, even though not the actual Easter weekend this will still be an extremely busy weekend for families flying off for a fortnight's hol.

Alan_Bowen

The BA strike ballot closes on January 22nd so it will become clear whether there will be any more strikes then. The rumour in the market is that BA have been looking to charter aircraft for the second half of February, suggesting they expect any strike to be at Half Term. As others have said they will operate most if not all long haul flights, and everything from Gatwick and London City